Use of engine braking

Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.

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    Tone and balance control
    Each brief press of the “TUNE/TRACK/ CH” dial changes the control modes in the following sequence. Choose the desired level for each mode by turning the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. The control func ...

    Temperature control button
    Driver’s side Passenger’s side To increase the temperature setting, press the “” side of the temperature control button. To decrease the temperature setting, press the “” side of the tempera ...

    Recommended shifting speeds
    The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table. ...